Cet auteur explore des questions profondes de philosophie politique et de pensée américaine. Son travail interroge les principes fondateurs qui façonnent les institutions politiques et la société. C'est une approche qui invite à la contemplation et offre une perspective nouvelle sur des débats constants.
Now reissued on the centenary of Jaffa's birth with a new foreword by the esteemed Lincoln scholar Allen Guelzo, this long-awaited sequel offers a piercing examination of the political thought of Abraham Lincoln and the themes of self-government, equality, and statesmanship on the eve of the Civil War.
Focusing on the doctrine of 'original intent,' the book critiques the views of notable legal scholars who argue that judges should interpret the Constitution without preconceived theories. Harry Jaffa contends that this approach neglects the Declaration of Independence, which is essential for understanding the Constitution's original meaning. He asserts that the original intent doctrine contradicts the natural-rights philosophy of the Founding Fathers. By highlighting Abraham Lincoln's reverence for the Declaration, Jaffa advocates for a more authentic interpretation aligned with the founders' principles.
""Leo Strauss (1899-1973) was the greatest mind in political philosophy in the twentieth century, and possibly in other centuries as well. That, I am well aware, is a judgment I share with very few, if any." So writes Harry V. Jaffa in his epilogue to this volume. Including an extensive unpublished essay entitled "Straussian Geography: A Memoir and Commentary," Crisis of the Strauss Divided brings together a collection of Jaffa's published arguments defending and explaining that judgment, written during the 40 years since Strauss's death. The volume includes arguments of those who have disagreed with Jaffa about Strauss's teaching and about the nature of political philosophy. These wide ranging exchanges explore many of the great themes of political philosophy and, in particular, the implications of Strauss's thinking for America and modern civilization."--Publisher's website